11 h. ago Wind overtook gas at the main source of the UK's electricity last year

Analysis by the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero showed onshore and offshore wind turbines provided a record 34.4% of the country’s power needs in 2024

Politics

17 h. ago Minister has ‘set out path to approving’ Gatwick expansion – source

The Planning Inspectorate recommended Heidi Alexander should give the go-ahead for a scheme at the West Sussex airport, but with adjustments.

Politics

59 h. ago Kremlin casts doubt on Trump claim Russia would accept European troops in Ukraine

Spokesperson reiterates position as sources say Putin is committed to Russian control of Ukraine’s political futureRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe Kremlin has appeared to reject Donald Trump’s claim that Vladimir Putin is open to European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, underscoring Moscow’s reluctance to align with Trump’s efforts to quickly end the war.Pushing to deliver on a central campaign pledge, Trump asserted on Monday that the Ukraine war “could end within weeks” and claimed that he and Putin supported the presence of European troops on the ground. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Incendiary devices explode outside Russian consulate in Marseille

No injuries reported after incident on Monday, which marks third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThree improvised explosive devices have been thrown at the Russian consulate in the southern French port city of Marseille but no one was injured, according to a French police source.Only two of the devices detonated in the attack on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the source said. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Gas main blaze breaks out as Scots homes evacuated and busy area locked down

The incident took place just yards away from Firhill Stadium, where Partick Thistle took on Airdrieonians.

Society

5 d. ago Zelensky not ready to sign 'problematic' US minerals deal, sources say

The US and Ukraine have made significant progress towards a mineral deal, a source told the Associated Press

Economics

6 d. ago Zelensky should 'leave for France' and let a new leader run Ukraine, White House sources say as war of words with Trump grows increasingly bitter amidst Russia peace talks

Sources in the White House claim the Ukrainian leader should leave for France, while another suggested there is anti-Zelensky feeling in the Oval office amid rising tensions.

Politics

6 d. ago Donald Trump source warns Zelenskyy must flee with Putin declaring victory on set date

A source close to Donald Trump has said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy needs to get out of Ukraine immediately as Russia is about to win the war. This comes as tensions between Ukraine and the US grow

Events

9 d. ago Security for Ukraine could be achieved with fewer troops, say UK sources

Defence figures suggest heavy use of long-range monitoring could reduce need for soldiers on the frontline with RussiaBritain believes that a European-led security guarantee to Ukraine could be provided with considerably fewer troops than the 100,000 to 150,000 called for by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week in the event of a peace agreement.A European-led assurance force for Ukraine would not necessarily involve large numbers stationed on the frontline, defence sources indicated on Tuesday, and could therefore be in the region of a few tens of thousands strong – or even fewer. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago London gold market queues up to borrow central bank gold after big shipments to US, sources say

London gold market queues up to borrow central bank gold after big shipments to US, sources say  Reuters UK

Economics